Student Support

The beginning and end of the school year are common times for families to begin wondering if their learners need some intervention or extra support. If you are concerned by…

Here at iLEAD we value the well-being of all our learners. Our Student Support teams are hard at work creating and providing services that target and support the needs of…

This month we are exploring Habit 1 from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Be Proactive. Proactivity refers to more than simply taking initiative. It means that as human beings, we are…

This year’s Student Support Symposium will be held virtually on October 13, 2020. Please register here. Jonathan Mooney, an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and activist who first learned to read at 12…

iLEAD’s Governing Board recognizes that suicide is a major cause of death among youth and should be taken seriously. In order to reduce suicidal behavior and its impact on learners…

In case you missed the very informative CAASPP parent webinar last week, here is the link to the Powerpoint that was presented: CAASPP Parent Information Webinar 2020. At the time the…

Before taking the real or practice tests, please have your kids watch this short video, and remind kids that every child tests at their OWN PACE. Encourage them to tune…

The road to becoming proficient in speaking the English language can be a vibrant and life-giving experience. Bilingual learners are typically exposed to a myriad of creative learning opportunities that…

Learning how a test is formatted and understanding the content will help you ensure your learner feels confident and does well! The CAASPP assessments are comprised of two components: CAT:…

Homeschooling was not the plan for iLEAD Exploration 9th grader Josh Bird, but by the end of 7th grade it was clear to his mom, Mary, that he was not…

I am a recent graduate from California State University, Fullerton with a B.A. in liberal studies. This is my first year with iLEAD Exploration as a member of the student…

Newsela is a free resource that allows you to choose articles at different Lexile levels so that reading can be easily differentiated between learners with varying reading levels. Articles include…

BOOM! Learning is an online resource for teachers, parents, and other paraprofessionals to use interactive educational tools with their learners. The program offers customized activities created by teachers and other…

Over the course of the 2019-2020 school year, our team will be working with you as we develop a deeper understanding of the iLEAD Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs). These core…

Hi! My name is Kayla Evans and I am a virtual education specialist for iLEAD Exploration. I live in Derby, Kansas and have been with iLEAD for a year and…

If you’re looking for a way to keep your learner engaged as this school year comes to an end, BrainPOP is a great option! BrainPOP is one of the complimentary…

Summer break can be a great way to recharge and relax after a school year full of work. We’ve compiled a list of several ideas you and your learner can…

Splash Math is a fun and engaging math program for children in grades K-5. Splash Math uses games and interactive characters to help your kids work on math problems. While…

My name is Kelly Adkins and I am a school psychologist. This is my first year with iLEAD Exploration and I love working alongside educational facilitators, education specialists, and parents…

The Montessori Numbers for Kids app offers many different activities in one app for just $3.99. Your learners can use this app to count, trace numbers, use counting blocks, and…

There are many ways that math can be made fun and engaging for kids! This link provides 30 different ways to encourage math throughout the day.

Test anxiety can linger for a bit once the test is over! Below is a list of tips your learner can follow once they’ve completed their state testing. Talk about…

At iLEAD, we believe consistent development and growth are vital to one’s well-being and to our community as a whole! Over the past year, our staff has been collectively studying…

What is Test Anxiety? While it’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous before a test, some learners find test anxiety debilitating. Racing thoughts, inability to concentrate, or feelings of…